It's Red Cup Day at Starbucks: Here's how to get your holiday cup and cash in on deals

Gabe Hauari and Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY

Updated 14 November 2024 at 9:13 am·1-min read

Thursday is Red Cup Day at Starbucks, one of the most anticipated days of the year for Starbucks fanatics.

The coffee chain rewards customers who order select holiday beverages with a free limited-edition red holiday cup.

This year's reusable cup is made with 95% recycled materials and will only be available while supplies last, the company announced Wednesday.

Customers who return to Starbucks with the custom cup, or any reusable cup, will receive a 10-cent discount on their order and Starbucks Rewards members can earn 25 stars when they bring back their reusable red cup for future orders.

Only select holiday-themed beverages offer the possibility of a red cup. The size of the drink ordered will not impact whether a customer will receive a red cup. Holiday-themed beverages can also be ordered in store, at the drive-thru, on the Starbucks app, or ordered for delivery on "Red Cup Day."

Here's what to know about which drinks qualify you to get a red cup.

This year's annual Red Cup Day at Starbucks falls on Thursday, Nov. 14.

What Starbucks drinks are eligible for Red Cup Day?

Here's a list of the qualifying beverages:

Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai Tea Latte
Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato
Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
Caramel Brulée Latte
Chestnut Praline Latte
Cran-Merry Orange Refresher
Cran-Merry Lemonade Refresher
Cran-Merry Drink
Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai
Hot Chocolate
Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Peppermint Mocha
Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Salted Pecan Crunch Cold Brew
Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte
White Hot Chocolate

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Contributing: Ahjane Forbes, USA TODAY

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